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We've been in our home 4 years now and I want to hug the previous owners for really doing a primo job renovating this old house.  It doesn't leak.  The basement is bone dry, dual zone HVAC systems, sump pump/french drain, large functional kitchen, etc.  There are minor issues that I think 'hmmmm..maybe I would have done it this way'--but again very minor and probably things you only learn about by actually living in the house. Neighbors tell me the lady that lived here was a MAJOR perfectionist--that sure paid off in her design and renovations.[/quote]

Wow, PP, I think we may live in the same house:)  But seriously, one thing that weighed on my mind as we looked at houses that were updated versus not updated was when did they do the renovation in relation to when they moved?  I know things happen, especially in this area, where someone has to move out of the area much sooner than expected; but on the whole, my thought was that a renovation that was a few years old (5?) was often more quality... they didn't cut as many corners because they were going to be living in the house.  There has also been time for flaws (an improperly installed window or roof that now leaks, etc...) to have reared their ugly head and either been dealt with or they are evident so you know to stay away.  A renovation followed immediately by a sale smacks (to me) of flip and makes me nervous.[/quote]

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